Getting to Know Yourself : The Beginning of the Romance of a Lifetime.

• Why are we scared of leaving the Herd ?
• How do you ditch the Herd Mentality?
• What is the only way to get to know yourself?
• How does it really feel to know yourself?
• What have I learned so far in my journey of getting to know myself?

Are you deep in thought, trying to get to know yourself?

Are you wondering, “Why am I searching for myself recently? Why do I feel like I miss myself? And why do I have this urge to know—Who am I? Do I even know my true self?”

Well, I’m not surprised. I’ve been there too.

It’s often the result of growing up in an environment where most of us didn’t even know that the option to be ourselves existed. At least, I didn’t.

The world decided for me—and expected me to live accordingly. And I did that flawlessly, for years. I felt disconnected and out of place, but I never questioned it. To feel included and accepted, I continued to follow the herd mentality.

I call it the Baaa mentality (yes, like the sound a sheep makes).

I wasn’t truly living—just my body was.
Because following the herd is not living.
It’s a slow death of the self.

Why are we scared of leaving the Herd ?

The process of knowing our true self requires us to understand the interior of our minds. It’s a relentless chase—you’re pursuing things and identities that boost your ego and make you feel safe and connected in the “sheep world,” while your true self is actually chasing you.

It’s complex, which is why only a few beings ever try. It starts with a single step that leads you to a point where you can finally meet yourself.
I know what you’re thinking: How do you find that point where you can truly get to know your beautiful self?

To reach that point, you’ll need three things: silence, courage, and discipline.

• Silence to hear your inner voice.
• Courage to face and accept who you really are.
• Discipline to protect and live in alignment with your true self—every day, for the rest of your life.

So how do you ditch the Herd Mentality?

It is simple. Yes, it is.
All I did was stop and ask myself my very first question:
“What would be my last words?”

And I heard a long-ass Baaa (the sound a sheep makes).

That was it—I made a decision that those wouldn’t be my last words.
I won’t live in a herd just to feel validated and accepted.

And that was the beginning of me questioning everything.

And as we all know,In the sheep world, we are not supposed to ask questions, especially if they make sense. My questions threatened the herd, and I got served cold exclusion and ignorance for years to keep me from getting to know myself.

I won’t lie—I fought for my place in the sheep world for some time, but then I gave up.I was sad, but little did I know, I never belonged there.

Little did the Baas (sound of the pack) know that their ways of excluding me brought me closer to getting to know myself better and deeper.

Today, I thank them for pushing me towards the silence and solitude I needed to know myself.

What is the only way to get to know yourself?

The only way to get to know yourself is through silence.

For me, it started with isolating myself—letting go of the baaa!, sleepless nights, extreme self-hatred, going offline, releasing my emotions privately, and giving myself the time, space, and even the permission to pursue my passion for discovering who I was.

All of this led me to an uncomfortable silence, where I heard my inner voice for the first time.

Guess what?
It wasn’t a lame baaa!

I’m still on this journey to discover who I am, what I will become, and what my last words will be.
But one thing I know for sure: my last words will be unique—just like I am.

How does it really feel to know yourself?

It’s a Romance of a Lifetime!

Getting to know yourself is like meeting someone you know exists, but you never interact with this person because this person doesn’t speak Baa (a sound that sheep make).

You created the distance between you and this person (yourself) by changing your path and following all the noises your ego invited into your life.

You did not give yourself the environment; you needed to be accepted and nurtured. It’s not about finding yourself but reaching out to yourself, as yourself has always been there waiting for you to meet and understand it.

What have I learned so far in my journey of getting to know myself?

Getting to Know yourself means realizing that it’s okay to be yourself and that there is no better way to live than to be yourself.
Since I am on this journey, I have learned something new about myself every day.

I recently learned how to accept self-assured people. I always thought they were pretentious. Now, I understand how knowing what you want is a power that not everyone possesses.

I also learned that I could give long-due closure to people I loved but had to let go of. I freed myself from people, traumas, judgements, external validations, criticism, limited thinking patterns, unhealthy environments, unhealthy relationships, and bonds.

Knowing yourself Changes you forever.

It changes you and you become uinque again , just like you were supposed to be. As for me I now desire to live more and enjoy focusing on supporting, nurturing, strengthening, and protecting my new beliefs. I am growing up to become someone who loves taking accountability and responsibility for their actions and behaviour.

When you get to know your beautiful self, it’s evident. You exude confidence, and your presence is powerful. Also, it’s a lot of fun!

People who understand themselves understand the world. And those who understand the world are joyous!
If my words have gotten you excited to set a date with yourself, here are the six steps that can help you get started with knowing yourself.

Remember, knowing yourself opens the door to wisdom.
Choose to be wise, not a sheep.

Love

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